Maura Healy-Rae formally co-opted onto Kerry County Council

The eldest daughter of Danny Healy-Rae has been co-opted onto Kerry County Council in a seat vacated by her father on his election to Dáil Éireann.

Maura Healy-Rae formally co-opted onto Kerry County Council

“It used to be three Healy-Raes for the price of one, now it is four,” Danny told the meeting. Maura Healy-Rae, 25, a teacher of English and history at St Brogan’s in Bandon Co Cork, is the fourth of the six Healy-Rae children of Danny and his wife Eileen.

The seat in the Killarney Municipal District was occupied by Ms Healy-Rae’s late grandfather and former TD Jackie who was elected to Kerry County Council in 1973. Ms Healy-Rae was proposed by her brother Johnny who represents South and West Kerry — an area, his father pointed out, which is larger geographically than many Dáil constituencies.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited